The eventual winner Australian athlete Robert de Castella, Commonwealth Games marathon, Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia, 1982.

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Redcliffe tennis courts working bee, 1960. Slide by Richard Hopkins, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

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Digger Street soccerfield under construction Svensson Heights, Bundaberg, 1970. Slide by Patrick Perrett, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland    

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Fishing competition, Townsville, 1962. Tim the Bream fishing competition in Ross Creek, Townsville, with all wooden or plywood boats rather than 'tinnies', 1962.

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Vigoro game, Blackall, 1965. Slide by Lynne Cain, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

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Hervey Range rodeo, Thuringowa, 1965. Slide by Lynne Clancy, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

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Sunday School picnic tug of war on the Strand, Townsville, 1962. Slide by Lynne Clancy, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

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Olympic pool with 'nougat wall' Emerald, 1966. Slide by Ken Self, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

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Water skiing on Lake Barrine, 1958. Slide by John Thun, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

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Lakeside motor racing circuit, Pine Rivers, 1959. Slide by John Thun, Collection of the Centre for the Government of Queensland

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